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Alton Glenn Miller or Glenn to everyone that knew him was born on the 1st March 1904 in Clarinda, Iowa to parents Lewis Elmer and Mattie Lou Cavender Miller and was one of four children; he bought... more

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  • 65 of 65 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Tea65

    5 Stars In The Mood for a Moonlight Serenade?? Review with images 22/07/2005
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    Advantages Advantages Excellent music, Left behind a great legacy

    Disadvantages Disadvantages He died

    Alton Glenn Miller or Glenn to everyone that knew him was born on the 1st March 1904 in Clarinda, Iowa to parents Lewis Elmer and Mattie Lou Cavender Miller and was one of four children; he bought his first trombone at the tender age of thirteen whilst his family were living in Grant City, Oklahoma and joined the town band. Glenn attended High School at Fort Morgan, Colorado and studied at the University of Colorado for two years, however lectures got in the way of his love for music and as such he dropped out in order to pursue his dream. After playing with various small bands he was given ... more
  • 69 of 69 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 9 MAFARRIMOND

    Member since 07/12/2002

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    5 Stars Always In the Mood Review with images 29/06/2004
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    Advantages Advantages Big Band Music

    Disadvantages Disadvantages He died aged only 40 years old

    On 15th December 1944, Glenn Miller mysterious disappeared onboard a plane headed for Paris. Neither the plane or Glenn Miller were ever found. There are many theories about what happened to the plane, but no-one really knows for sure. Many think the plane crashed due to bad weather. One theory is that the plane crashed when a fleet of Lancaster bombers jettisoned bombs. The plane caught in the shock waves of the explosions plummeted in the sea – a victim of “friendly fire”. For his dedication, Miller was awarded the Bronze Star. Glenn Miller will though always be remembered. His musical style ... more